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GM and ABB partnered to produce a prototype back-up powerstorage unit that repackages five used Volt batteries into a modular unit that becomes an uninterruptible power supply and grid power balancing system. a community energy storage system—built from five used Chevrolet Volt batteries. Click to enlarge.
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